Civil engineering is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline, with military engineering considered the oldest. Civil engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physically and naturally built environment, especially public sector works such as roads, bridges, dams, highways, airports, pipelines, sewage and drainage systems, railways, ports and all […]
7 Tips For Construction Workers Writing A Resume
Writing a resume is a tedious and confusing task. Most people don’t know where to start and how to start in the first place. Especially in the construction industry where it was once enough to have a glowing recommendation in order to get a good job. Today, you need a stellar resume if you want […]
Construction Document Control Tips to Get Paid For Your Work
Within a perfect world a project goes exactly as planned, the client is happy, and you get paid. However, that’s not always how projects work in the construction industry. Supplies might arrive late, there can be weather issues, and other events can cause delays and issues. These can change the completion day of projects, but […]
Construction Bidding: Win the Right Jobs in 4 Easy Steps
Construction bidding is the most common ways to win jobs in the construction industry. One of the issues with bidding is that it means that work isn’t guaranteed. Good construction bids will look identical, making it harder for subcontractors to stand out. And bidding on every potential job isn’t an effective or efficient use of […]
Cleaning Up the Jobsite in an Efficient Manner
Cleaning Up the Jobsite in an Efficient Manner Maintaining the proper order of your jobsite is a great way to become more efficient and improve the safety of your staff and customers, and boost public relations. This means that you have to implement a specific system that involves clean up after a job request, […]
What Machinery Every Construction Site Needs to Have
Every construction site needs machinery to build, adapt and maintain a safe and productive working environment. Of course, most of the equipment depends on the type of construction and the extent of the project. Heavy machinery is serious and needs professional handling, as well as appropriate safety measures in place. Since specific actions require the […]
7 Tips for a Construction Project Manager to Run a Smooth Operation
If you are a Construction Project Manager, you wear many hard hats. From handling the budget to managing the team and making sure that everything is environmentally friendly. There are countless tasks to consider and manage, but I’ve assembled seven very important tips for a Construction Project Manager to run a smooth operation. 1. […]
eSUB Academy Arrives in Kansas City at the JB Knowledge ConTech Roadshow on July 18
Get the most value out of eSUB with tips, tricks, and one-on-one time with eSUB experts KANSAS CITY REGISTRATION Register Now! eSUB Academy delivers valuable live training and networking with eSUB product experts and users. Join us at eSUB Academy and you will walk away with helpful tips and several “a-ha” moments to […]
How to Vet Your Masonry Subcontractor
Within the construction industry, relationships are everything. Whether it’s between the contractor and subcontractor or the subcontractors on the job. Great relationships with open communication can create partnerships for life and benefit a masonry subcontractor or any subcontractor. To make those relationships thrive, both parties benefit from vetting each other. Here are some easy tips […]
Construction Scheduling Tips for Construction Project Managers
Construction Scheduling Tips for Construction Project Managers The construction schedule is like the Bible for many project managers. It serves as the single source of truth and guide for a construction project. With such importance, how can construction project managers ensure the schedule is as accurate as possible? Below are some helpful scheduling tips that […]
How to Vet HVAC Contractors
How to Vet HVAC Contractors Working in the HVAC field requires many skills, including ongoing technical training to keep capabilities to complete jobs successfully fully intact. When hiring an HVAC contractor, many project owners will look to these training details first, but that isn’t where vetting stops. Because the HVAC system is a crucial component […]
Building a Career With a Construction Project Management Degree
Building a Career With a Construction Project Management Degree Construction project management is a dynamic and rapidly changing field that offers high-achieving workers an opportunity to excel in their roles by applying innovative solutions to difficult problems. Project managers in the construction business are responsible for planning and scheduling projects, managing contractors and client relationships, […]
How Mechanical Contractors Can Improve Communication With Their Team
Communication is key to a successful and painless project; however, it’s a skill that not everyone has. For mechanical contractors that can mean more time and money on projects that should’ve been easy. With construction, the open communication of plans, ideas, and concerns keeps projects on time and on budget. In order to keep projects […]
eSUB Academy Arrives in Seattle at the JB Knowledge ConTech Roadshow on May 9
Join us at the ConTech Roadshow, hosted by JB Knowledge and fueled by MCAA and NECA. SEATTLE REGISTRATION Register Now! Reasons to Attend 1. Learn directly from eSUB’s director of training and implementation, Justin Wetherby 2. Exchange ideas and experiences with fellow eSUB users. 3. Discover the latest innovations at the […]
20 Character Traits Commercial Subcontractors Must Develop To Be Successful
Different traits help in different careers. That’s why when we’re in high school we take personality quizzes to understand better what we should pursue career-wise. For commercial subcontractors, these 20 character traits make them more successful. 1. Inquisitiveness Great commercial subcontractors are inquisitive. They want to learn more about their trade to perform better; […]